Eaglet Gazette
Enfield Head Start, Integrated Pre-K, PK STEAM Academy
October 16, 2020
We are so excited to welcome students joining us for in person hybrid learning next week! As we approach the end of October, your child's teacher will be reaching out to schedule parent/teacher conferences over the next couple of weeks. Prior to the start of school, you were able to schedule a meeting to see your child's classroom, meet the staff, and ask questions. Pre-COVID, we would welcome all of our families to Stowe for an Open House around this time to highlight what our kids have been up to, talk about our schedules, etc. Given that our building is closed to visitors for obvious reasons, teachers will be posting a virtual Open House on their TEAMS page on October 22nd for you to view your convenience! If you have any questions you would like answered in the presentation, please submit them here prior to the 22nd.
As you know, we are committed to working together with families to ensure our students succeed not only in PK but throughout their educational career. Good attendance matters.
Preschool is a great time to start building a habit of good attendance. Young children with poor attendance in preschool also lose out on valuable learning time and if chronic absence continues into kindergarten, it can impact academic achievement. (www.attendanceworks.org)
We realize a hybrid/remote model of instruction creates barriers for many families. Our programs monitor attendance daily for all students. We are here to support you with overcoming any barriers preventing your child's participation in PK. Please do not hesitate to reach out.
KITE Parent Webinar: Where Am I, and How Did I Get Here?
In this time of uncertainty and chaos, our best first step is to check in with ourselves. In this experiential workshop we'll discuss how 2020 can be stressful for even the most resilient parent and what we can do to bring balance to our own and our families experience of it. Basic mindfulness practices will be shared.
ONLINE REGISTRATION REQUIRED: https://parentwebinarhowdidigethere.eventbrite.com
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Peg Oliveira, PhD Executive Director
Yale's GESELL Institute of Early Learning
Dr. Peg Oliveira is a child development expert and an activist. Since receiving her doctorate in developmental psychology from Brandeis University, Dr. Oliveira has advocated for fair pay for early childhood educators, child care assistance for working parents and equitable access to high quality education.